Belarusian political scientist and public figure, activist of the REP trade union.
Vyacheslav's vision has deteriorated significantly in the colony. He can barely see anything. He often moves around by touch.
In October 2026, relatives learned that Vyacheslav had completely lost his sight while in prison. According to a source, the administration of Colony No. 22, where political prisoner Areshka is being held, offered to send him to the hospital in stages, but he refused. "As far as I know, he's afraid to go to the hospital because he might not survive this stage," the source added .
